Sudan a country study

The case studies presented below are independent assessments of the unfpaunicef joint programme support for the acceleration of the abandonment of the fgmc in kenya, burkina faso, senegal and sudan. South sudan officially known as the republic of south sudan dinka. Sudan is africas second largest gold producer, and gold production is expected to support the mining sector despite its low productivity, with artisanal mining accounting for 80% of production. Contains the electronic versions of 80 books previously published in hard copy as part of the country studies series by the federal research division. This outofschool children south sudan study was financially supported by the global partnership for education gpe and unicef. The country s economy will continue to depend on the agricultural sector 30% of gdp and 80% of employment, which suffers from low yields due to. On 9 july 2011, south sudan became the 54th independent country in africa. Sudanese migrants propensity to remit funds, and gives details.

Published 1 january 2005 contents explore the topic. Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. The feinstein international center fic develops and promotes. The new country, south sudan, enjoyed two years of fragile peace before political rivalry erupted once again into open conflict in 20, leaving an estimated 380,000 dead and 2 million displaced. At independence in 2011, south sudan produced nearly threefourths of former sudan s total oil output of nearly a half million barrels per day. Prepared by the library of congress, federal research division. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.

A country study is a revised and updated version that replaces the 1992 edition edited by helen chapin metz. This study first outlines the social, economic and cultural frameworks underlying. The history of sudan includes that of both the territory that composes republic of the sudan, south sudan as well as that of a larger region known by the term sudan. In order to export oil, south sudan relies on a pipeline to port sudan on sudan s red sea coast, as south sudan is a landlocked country, as well as the oil refining facilities in sudan. Whilst the july 2011 succession of the southern states decreased levels of violence, south sudans ongoing struggles continue to affect sudan. Sudan country case study report unfpa united nations. Nevertheless, farmers and herders gradually returned to al jazirah. Global initiative on out ofooffofschool children south sudan country study may 2018. As the military occupation became more secure, the government became less harsh. Within this system, an external independent company. Global initiative on outofschool children south sudan. Jul 17, 2018 the study also found that in addition to the large number of outofschool children in south sudan, up to 86% of learners are at least five years over age for their grade meaning that a.

Intended for a general audience, books in the series present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of select countries throughout the world. South sudan holds one of the richest agricultural areas in africa, with fertile soils and abundant water supplies. Ancientcush,locatedinpresentdaynorthernsudan, was stronglyinfluenced byegypt for about1,000yearsbeginning ca. Country study southern front, a mass organization led by stanislaus payasama that had worked underground during the abbud regime, functioned openly within the southern provinces. Sudan, a country study area handbook series by harold d. Sudan s human rights record continued to be defined by government repression and violations of basic civil and political rights, restriction of religious freedoms, and disregard for obligations. The central and eastern areas have the highest mean annual temperatures, typically ranging from the mid90s to mid100s f mid30s to low 40s c.

Although the us lifted almost all sanctions against sudan in 2017, the country remains on the us list of state sponsors of terrorism. South sudan is one of the most oildependent countries in the world, with 98% of the governments annual operating budget and 80% of its gross domestic product gdp derived from oil. History early history cush meroe christian nubia the coming of islam the arabs the decline of christian nubia the rule of the kashif the funj the fur the turkiyah, 182185 the mahdiyah, 188498 the khalifa reconquest of sudan. Their work provided general background for the present volume. Sudan is rated not free in freedom in the world, freedom houses annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide 2019 sudan country report. The authors wish to acknowledge the contributions of the writers of the 1982 edition of sudan.

Sudan was subject to comprehensive us sanctions, which were lifted in october 2017. An nilain mosque, at the site of the confluence of the blue nile and white nile in. Published in 2018 by the united nations, educational, scientific and cultural organization. Sudan in northeast africa was once the continents largest. Sudan benefited from the soviet unions first significant military assistance program in a subsaharan africa country. Image 10 of sudan, a country study library of congress. A country study fourth edition, 1992 multiple formats at loc. General supervision of the sudan prison service was carried out by the director general of prisons, who was responsible for the country s central prisons and reformatories. Sudans human rights record continued to be defined by government repression and violations of basic civil and political rights, restriction of religious freedoms, and disregard for obligations. The study also found that in addition to the large number of outofschool children in south sudan, up to 86% of learners are at least five years over age for their grade meaning that a. The index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and poor education.

Federal research division library of congress edited by helen chapin metz research completed june 1991. Africa sudan the world factbook central intelligence agency. Statista country report this report offers a comprehensive overview of the situation in sudan focusing on the business perspective. But in sudan, a country located in northeastern africa, it is customary to sit on pillows on the floor in a circle to eat. The countrys name sudan is a name given to a geographical region to the south of the sahara, stretching from western africa to eastern central africa. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about sudan s geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. Bordered by egypt to the north, libya to the northwest, chad to the west, the central african republic to the southwest, south sudan to the south, ethiopia to the southeast, eritrea to the east, and the red sea to the northeast. Provincial authorities managed detention centers and jails in their administrative jurisdictions. Sudan, a country study contributor names berry, laverle bennette, 1942 library of congress. In the 1990s, most of sudan s diverse nonmuslim peoples lived in southern sudan, but a number of small groups resided in the hilly areas south of the blue nile on or. As with any new country, development is important, and education is a vital component in a successful and sustainable future for all. Following the separation of south sudan, the country is now the second largest on the african continent in area, at 1.

The country studies are works published by the federal research division of the united states library of congress, freely available for use by researchers. Education in mexico is strongly linked to the countrys tumultuous history and the various ethnic and class divisions present in the country. After decades of civil war, southern sudan seceded from sudan in 2011. Sudan, a case study united states holocaust memorial museum. Therefore, they have been dedicated to the public domain and can be copied freely, though not all the pictures used therein are in the public domain. Currently, the early warning project considers sudan to be one of the highestrisk countries for a new mass killing. Although the northsouth civil war ended, ultimately leading to south sudan s independence in 2009, violence has continued and civilians remain at risk. If thats not enough, click over to our collection of world maps and flags.

Sudan had a direct link with al qaeda because osama bin laden settled there in 1991 and remained until 1996, when he moved to afghanistan. Sudan country study humanitarian agenda 2015 ha2015 is a policy research project aimed at equipping the humanitarian enterprise to more effectively address emerging challenges around four major themes. Infoplease has everything you need to know about sudan. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Southern and western sudan political groups umma party democratic unionist party the muslim brotherhood the republican brothers secular political parties sudanese peoples liberation movement media foreign relations egypt libya chad united states. However, after 911, the government decided to cooperate fully with the united states on terrorism. The last appropriation for the program was in fiscal year 2004. Sep 09, 2019 sudan, once the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states in africa, split into two countries in july 2011 after the people of the south voted for independence. Although the northsouth civil war ended, ultimately leading to south sudan s independence in 2009, violence has continued and.

The authors are grateful to individuals in various government agencies and private institutions who gave of their time, research materials, and expertise in the production of this book. Collins government and politics eric hooglund national security jean r. Although it represents the culmination of a long, di. Young people in south sudan share poems calling for peace. The situation facing girls at all ages is particularly alarming. South sudan scales up nationwide coronavirus awareness raising campaign as neighbouring countries confirm cases. In the west and northwest of the country, the highest mean temperatures generally range from the mid80s to mid90s f low to mid30s c. An nilain mosque, at the site of the confluence of the blue nile and white nile in khartoum. Sudan has a population of 43 million and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it africas third. The government of south sudan relies on oil for the vast majority of its budget revenues, although oil production has fallen sharply since independence. Sudan, officially the republic of the sudan it is a country in northeast africa.

Evaluation of unicef programmes to protect children in emergencies. The country is one of the youngest countries in the world with vast opportunities in many sectors. Historical setting thomas ofcansky the society and its environment. Currently the region supports 1020 million head of cattle. In addition to curbing foreign investment, being on the blacklist blocks loans from international institutions and makes the country ineligible for debt relief. Bookprinted material sudan, a country study this edition of sudan. This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the federal research division of the library of congress under the country studiesarea handbook program sponsored by the department of the armyforeword. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Egypt saddled sudan with a parasitic bureaucracy, however, and expected the country to be self supporting. South sudan country case study executive summary with the aim to continuously improve transparency and use of evaluation, unicef evaluation office manages the global evaluation reports oversight system. Sudan, once the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states in africa, split into two countries in july 2011 after the people of the south voted for independence. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. In august 2012, sudan and south sudan agreed a deal to transport south sudanese oil through sudanese pipelines to port sudan. Search results for country studies, sudan, available.

It is bordered to the east by ethiopia, to the north by sudan, to the west by the central african republic, to the southwest by democratic republic of the congo, to the south by uganda and to the south east by kenya. By 1970 it was estimated that there were 2,000 soviet and east european technical advisers in the country. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. Richard barltrop undertook the primary research for the report, carrying out interviews in sudan through november and december. As a pashalik of the ottoman empire, egypt had been divided into several provinces, each of which was placed under a mamluk bey governor reponsible to the pasha, who in turn answered to the porte, the term used for the ottoman government referring to the sublime porte, or high gate, of the grand viziers building. The country studies series presents a description and. Sudan the human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. It warns that in just two years the number of children out of school will increase by another 200,000, to 2. Also available via internet from the library of congress web site. Describes and analyzes the history, politics, economics, and national security systems of sudan.

Sudan, a country study federal research division download. The worlds largest exporter of gum arabic, sudan produces 7580% of the worlds total output. Sudan, a case study a country divided next in one of the worst campaigns of mass slaughter since world war ii, more than 2. Sudan is attempting to develop nonoil sources of revenues, such as gold mining and agriculture, while carrying out an austerity program to reduce expenditures. Presenting the challenges in meeting the information needs of the people of south sudan, this country case study highlights a need for longterm and harmonised efforts to support media.

Freedom house ranks sudan regularly among its worst of the worst, with the lowest scores of 7 in political freedoms and 7 in civil liberties. The country hosts an estimated 763 thousand south sudanese refugees and 159 thousand refugees and asylum seekers from eritrea, syria, yemen, and chad. Includes bibliographical references and index addeddate. The negotiation of security issues in sudans comprehensive peace agreement 5 introduction t he agreement that ended the second sudanese civil war, the comprehensive peace agreement of january 2005, is in many ways a singular document.